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  • Faithfully Believin’: A Generation X 1988 Tribute to Journey

    Faithfully Believin’: A Generation X 1988 Tribute to Journey
    2025/11/30
    Executive Producer : Jerry FlanaganIntroductionTo all Gen Xer Journey fans like me, this episode is a mirror of our own life story. It validates our youthful devotion, rekindles nostalgia, and reminds us that the voice of Steve Perry during the Journey peak rock-n-roll hall of fame years (1978 to 1987) defined a generation of middle school and high school students that still echoes today. The enduring popularity and commercial success of The Rock Band Journey's Greatest Hits album, originally released in 1988. With impressive chart longevity and multi-platinum certifications, remains one of the top-selling compilation albums in history. Its global appeal is bolstered by reissues, digital remastering, and steady annual sales, cementing Journey's legacy in rock music. Gen Xers Connection to Journey’s rise in the late ’70s and dominance in the ’80s coincided with some of our formative years during middle school and high school in the United States of America. The Greatest Hits compilation album by the San Francisco, California rock band Journey, originally released in 1988 by Columbia Records, is the band's best-selling career disc, spending 849 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart (more than any other compilation album, except for Bob Marley and the Wailers' Legend reggae album that we cover on our One Love Podcast episode. Journey’s Greatest Hits isn’t just a compilation, it’s a chronicle of Gen Xers coming‑of‑age. It validates our youthful devotion, reminds us of our shared struggles, and proves that the music that shaped us still matters. As Steve Perry once sang, ‘Hold on to that feelin’.’ And we have. From the arenas of the 1980s to the playlists of today, Journey’s story is inseparable from the story of Generation X itself. Perry’s story mirrors the Gen X experience, striving for authenticity, navigating change, and finding resilience after setbacks. Rolling Stone, Billboard, and peers like Jon Bon Jovi calling Perry “The Voice” confirms what we always knew our favorite rock band wasn’t just good, Journey was and is legendary.Personnel that made Journey LegendaryNeal Schon - lead guitar, backing vocalsSteve Smith - drumsSteve Perry - lead vocals, producer (tracks 12–14)Ross Valory - bass, backing vocalsGregg Rolie - keyboardist, singer, songwriter. Served as lead singer of the bands Santana and Journey, both of which he co-founded.Jonathan Cain – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocalsProductionMike Stone, Kevin Elson – producers, engineers, mixingWally Buck – assistant engineerBob Ludwig – original mastering, remasteringBrian Lee – remasteringHerbie Herbert – managementJim Welch – photography, art directionStanley Mouse – illustrationsFaithfully Believin’: A Generation’s JourneyFor Generation X fans who grew up in the 1980s in the United States with Journey as their favorite rock band, this tribute is more than music history, it is a reflection of our own lives. Journey’s songs were not simply records on the shelf in the music stores; they were the soundtrack to adolescence, woven into the fabric of middle school dances, first loves, family road trips, and Friday night parties, baby! Albums like Escape (981) and Frontiers (1983), and especially the unforgettable anthem Don’t Stop Believin’, carried the optimism, drama, and energy of youth in the 1980s and trascends into the 2020s at college football games played in stadiums that hold over 70,000+ fans. Steve Perry was not just a singer, he was The Voice of Journey and beyond. His soaring vocals validated what fans always knew: their idol was one of the greatest of all time. Seeing Perry still active in 2025, collaborating with artists like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, reinforces that the songs of youth are not frozen in the past. They are alive, evolving, and still relevant.Journey’s rise to superstardom coincided with the formative years of Gen X, and their music became a cultural anchor. Arena rock, with its blend of teenage rebellion and heartfelt ballads, mirrored the duality of a generation searching for their identity in the 80s and connection. Perry’s struggles, his losses, health challenges, and eventual comeback in 2017, resonate deeply with Gen Xers who have faced their own midlife battles. His return to music in 2018 was proof that it is never too late to reclaim passion and purpose, a reminder that resilience defines both the person and the generation that grew up with him.For many fans, the experience of Journey was communal. Stadiums filled with thousands of voices singing Open Arms or Faithfully created a sense of belonging to something larger than themselves. The lyrics became promises carried into adulthood, finding true love, building careers, raising families that would become the Millennials and Gen Z, and holding onto belief through life’s challenges. Journey’s music was not just about Steve Perry’s voice; it was about the shared memory of living ...
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  • A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan: A Blues-Rock Icon Shaped by Family, Dedication, and Legacy

    A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan: A Blues-Rock Icon Shaped by Family, Dedication, and Legacy
    2025/05/13
    Executive Producer: Jerry FlanaganStephen Ray Vaughan was an American musician, best known as the guitarist and front man of the blues rock trio Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Although his mainstream career spanned only seven years, he is considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of blues rock music, and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Vaughan's deep admiration for his older brother Jimmie sparked his passion for music, leading him to experiment with various instruments before committing to the guitar. Vaughan's grandfather, Thomas Lee Vaughan, married Laura Belle LaRue and moved to Rockwall County, Texas, where they lived by sharecropping. Sharecropping is an agricultural system where individuals cultivate land in exchange for a share of the harvested crops, which they use to support themselves and their families. Vaughan’s early years were marked by relentless dedication to music, honing his skills through bands like Southern Distributor and Krackerjack. His dedication to learning by ear and following blues and rock legends shaped his early style. Despite challenges at home and low-wage jobs, his relentless pursuit of music led him to join bands and perform professionally, ultimately cementing his commitment to a career in blues rock music.Although dissuaded from a professional blues career, Vaughan’s commitment remained steadfast, his technical virtuosity consistently impressing peers, exemplified by collaborations such as a remarkable jam session with ZZ Top that highlighted his advanced expertise. In February 1970, Vaughan joined a band called Liberation, which was a nine-piece group with a horn section. Having spent the past month briefly playing bass with his bother Jimmie Vaughan in Texas Storm. Impressed by Vaughan's guitar playing, Scott Phares, the Texas Storm group's original guitarist, switched to the bass guitar to allow Stevie to play lead guitar. In mid-1970, they performed at the Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas, Tezas where ZZ Top asked them to perform. During Liberation's break, Stevie jammed with ZZ Top on the Nightcaps song "Thunderbird". Scott Phares later described the performance as, "they tore the house down; it was awesome. It was one of those magical evenings. Stevie fit in like a glove on a hand". Despite struggles in school, Stevie's passion for music took precedence, shaping his path toward a legendary career.Stevie's father, Jimmie Lee Vaughan, was born in 1921. Known as Big Jim, he dropped out of school at age sixteen and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his discharge from the military, he married Martha Jean Cook in 1950 during the Korean War. They had a son, Jimmie, in 1951. Stevie was born at Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas in 1954. Big Jim secured a job as an asbestos worker. The family moved frequently and lived in other states such as Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma before ultimately moving to the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Texas. A shy and insecure boy, Stevie was deeply affected by his childhood experiences. His father struggled with alcohol abuse and often terrorized the family and friends with his bad temper while drinking. In later years, Vaughan recalled that he had been a victim of his father's violence. His father died on August 27, 1986, four years before Stevie Ray Vaughan died on the same day.AD: The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Between The Lines cigar is a distinguished blend of vintage Dominican tobaccos wrapped in an African Cameroon and Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro barber-pole wrapper. This elegant Figurado cigar offers a complex yet smooth flavor, ideal for pairing with SRV music, Southern Comfort-infused egg nog or a top-tier Spanish red wine like Perinet. A luxurious choice for those seeking refined craftsmanship, rich taste paired with great music.Born and raised in Dallas, Vaughan began playing guitar at age seven, initially inspired by his brother Jimmie. In 1972, Stevie dropped out of high school and moved to Austin, where he began to gain a following after playing gigs on the local club circuit. Vaughan joined forces with Tommy Shannon on bass and Chris Layton on drums as the group Double Trouble in 1978. The band established itself in the Austin music scene and soon became one of the most popular acts in Texas. They performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July 1982, where David Bowie saw Vaughan play. Bowie contacted him for a studio gig in December where he played blues guitar on the album Let's Dance (1983). John Hammond heard a demo album that Vaughan and Double Trouble had recorded and influenced the major label Epic Records to sign them to a record deal in March 1983. Within months, they achieved mainstream success for the critically acclaimed debut album Texas Flood. With a series of successful network television appearances and extensive concert tours, Stevie Ray Vaughan became the leading figure in the blues revival of the 1980s.The debut album "Texas...
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  • The Blues Brothers: A 133-minute Extravaganza

    The Blues Brothers: A 133-minute Extravaganza
    2025/04/28
    Executive Producer: Jerry FlanaganThe Blues Brothers soundtrack is a 133-minute extravaganza of music, cocktails, shadow dancing, premium cigars, fun, and surprises while watching the 1980 classic movie released by Universal Pictures. During the summer of 1980, at the age of 12, I felt like I was hanging out with amazing celebrities through on-screen movies like John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway, James Brown, Ray Charles, Carrie Fisher, and Aretha Franklin. In the 80s, there were some fantastic movies to enjoy, and The Blues Brothers movie was one of them, grossing over $115 million at the box office with a $27.5 million budget. Millions more were made through the franchise brand over the next 45 years. The Blues Brothers emerged as a cult classic, blending comedy, music, and bold creativity. Originating from Saturday Night Live, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi crafted iconic personas that transcended TV, music, and film. Despite facing production challenges, costly delays, an unconventional script, and budget overruns, the film celebrated legendary R&B artists and solidified its legacy. The franchise grew over decades, encompassing tours, albums, and a sequel, achieving cultural recognition as a significant piece of entertainment history.Regardless of whether it was seen as genuine, The Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood, were incredibly popular in the late 1970s. Sporting vintage black suits, narrow ties, fedoras, and black Ray-Ban sunglasses. The Blues Brothers played spirited versions of classic soul hits from the Stax-Volt record label. Universal Pictures, which won the bidding war for the film, was hoping to take advantage of Belushi's popularity in the wake of Saturday Night Live, the 1978 film Animal House, and the Blues Brothers' musical success. The movie project soon found itself unable to control production costs. The start of filming was delayed when Aykroyd, who was new to film screenwriting, took six months to deliver a long and unconventional script that John Landis had to rewrite before production, which began without a final budget. On location in Chicago, Belushi's partying and drug use caused lengthy and costly delays that, along with the destructive car chases depicted onscreen, made the film one of the most expensive comedies ever produced. Owing to concerns that the film would fail, its initial theater bookings were less than half of those to similar films normally received. Released in the United States on June 20, 1980, it received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed over $115 million in theaters worldwide before its release on home video, and has become a cult classic over the years. A sequel, Blues Brothers 2000, was released in 1998. Sadly, the sequel's script fell short of the original’s hype, even though the original cast returned. In 2020, The Blues Brothers was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" to the 1970s and 80s.Don Kirshner recounts the Blues Brothers’ origin story: “In 1969, Marshall Checker of Checkers Records contacted me about a new blues group performing in Chicago’s South Side clubs. Today they are no longer an authentic blues act, but have managed to become a viable commercial product.” In reality, however, vocalist Jake and harpist Elwood Blues were music lovers John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, two of SNL’s brightest stars who created their respective aliases in early 1976 to warm up crowds before performances of the hit series. Launching their national TV career in bee costumes, the Blues Brothers, featuring Belushi and Aykroyd, performed “I’m a King Bee,” and their appearances increased in frequency.The movie project had neither a budget nor a script. Universal head Lew Wasserman thought the film could be made for $12 million; the filmmakers wanted $20 million. It was impossible to settle on an amount without a screenplay to review, and after Mitch Glazer declined to help him, Aykroyd wrote one on his own. At Aykroyd's demand, soul and R&B stars James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin were cast in speaking parts to support musical numbers built around them. This later caused friction in the production between John Landis and Universal, as the costs far exceeded the original budget. Since none of them except Ray Charles had any hits in recent years, the studio wanted Landis to replace them with younger acts. The character portrayed by Cab Calloway is named Curtis as a homage to Curtis Salgado, an Oregon blues musician who inspired Belushi while he was in that area filming the Animal House (1978) movie. "Minnie the Moocher" is a jazz song co-written by American musician Cab Calloway and first recorded in 1931 by Calloway and his big band orchestra, selling over a million copies. "Minnie the Moocher" is famous for its nonsensical ad libbed lyrics, also known as scat singing (for example, its ...
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